Oceanfront Property for Sale
Stupendous 6 acre plus oceanfront lot in Halibut Bay at the mouth of Halifax Harbour. $895,000.
Viewings & Offers
- Expressions of interest may be communicated via telephone (902-275-8112). or email
- Property viewings will be arranged by appointment only
- Offers may be submitted via fax or by hand
Title Registration
- The title to the property has not been migrated over to the new Nova Scotia Land Registration database yet
Location
- The property is located in Halibut Bay, NS Canada
Lot Name
Lot Size
Saltwater Ocean Frontage
Property Description
- Lot 86-2A is an ideal location for the development of a secluded, residential oceanfront estate as it is well buffered from the existing five residences in Halibut Bay and both the oceanfront quality and geographical proximity to Halifax are preferred attributes
- The ideal building site is at the front of the lot approximately 150 feet back from the water
- This property is the only remaining lot in Halibut Bay and the other five have lots have been developed
- The property cannot be sub-divided
Offered At $895,000
- A ½ - 1 acre lot on the Northwest Arm would sell for more than this price if one could ever be found
- A professional property appraisal in March 2004 put the value of this property at $612,000
- Annual appreciation of 10% would bring the value in 2008 to $895,000
- Bold, pristine saltwater frontage of this quality less than 15 minutes from an urban center and 30 minutes from an international airport never loses value, always appreciates and has global market appeal
- $137,700 per acre
Neighborhood Value
- 30 oceanfront lots beginning at the southern line of Lot 86-2A and running south along the coast have been developed and sold since 2003 with sale pricing between $160,000 - $175,000 per acre
- The “value quality” of this waterfront neighborhood is unique in HRM. Aside from the Northwest Arm, this congregation of “high end salt water properties” does not exist in such close proximity to Halifax
- Residential construction for resale in the 1.8 - 2M range on many of these lots began two years ago
- Lot 86-2A in Halibut Bay is a very strong residential investment opportunity as the property value is protected by “value quality” of the whole neighborhood both within the Bay and to the south along the coast
- And Halibut Bay remains a jewel in the neighborhood as it is a more private, secluded and interesting location than the other 30 lots to the south
Subdivision Approval
- The lot was created and received approval in 1995
Power
- Telephone pole service runs up to the lot line
Septic
- The lot received a C2 septic system classification approval in 1995
- HRM septic service was made available approximately ¼ of a mile away in 2007. The expansion of HRM residential services will inevitably continue in the near future offering the property owners a septic choice
Drinking Water
- A drilled well is currently required to service the residence
- Drinking water is generally plentiful in the area the quality is delicious compared to city water
- HRM water service was made available approximately ¼ of a mile away in 2007 and the expansion of HRM residential services will inevitably continue in the near future offering the property owners a water choice
Property Access
- From Highway 349 via paved private lane with gated entry shared by five existing residences. A gravel road continues from the lot line to the best site building location
Distance to Halifax Armdale Rotary
- Approximately a 12 minute drive using either the Herring Cove or Purcell’s Cove Road – both low traffic routes leading to the much improved Armdale Rotary Roundabout
Saltwater Frontage & Detail
- 323 feet along the high water mark running north to south
- The water frontage is not high on a cliff but low to the water and accessible from the lot eastern side or front of the lot
- A small cove on the south side of the lot collects driftwood and flotsam that the ocean washes into it
- Several large granite boulders on the north side of the lot provide an inspiring look off into the bay
- The west side of the lot slopes upward over approximately 1200 feet of trees to Highway 349
Environment
- Halibut Bay is a visually interactive, pristine, secluded and natural environment
- The coast line and area bedrock are primarily granite rock giving it a bold, rugged appeal
- Ocean views from the eastern (front) of the lot are inspiring and encompass Devils Island, McNabs Island and Thrumcap Shoals which are visible in storms as high waves rear up, break and foam above them
- Ocean waves are dynamic in general and breathtaking in a storm, rolling in from the southeast and crashing and rolling off the headlands on the north west side of the bay
- The powerful dynamics of the ocean makes it unsuitable to moor a boat continuously off the property
- The property is definitely suitable for launching a sea kayak, canoe or similar small boat
- Local fishermen still set lobster traps off the bay and all traffic entering Halifax Harbor, including the Tall Ships flotilla have to pass by this property
- Sailboats and other pleasure craft are in view most of the year and the Halifax to Marblehead race yachts all pass by the eastern front of the lot
- Wildlife is still very present as Eagles, Osprey, porcupines, raccoons, deer, seals, whales and even the occasional Bobcat can be seen
- The location is on the migratory bird route so many unusual birds will be seen in the spring and fall in addition to all of the natural species
- The 6.5 acres of property is pristine and large enough to lend itself to the creation of trails for a constitutional daily walk
- There are some amazing moss grottos on the property
- The topography is currently treed with a combination of poplar, spruce, pine, birch, maple and oak
- The property is outside of the fog belt that begins further down the coast around Portuguese Cove
- The changing ocean assures a lifestyle dynamic that is equally calming and invigorating and the energy is healthy
Halibut Bay is a peaceful and natural place to live!
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